Best eSports Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated esports games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played and best free esports games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Duelyst II
Choose your faction, construct your deck and put your strategy to the test in the evolution of the ultimate collectible tactics game.
Roller Champions™
Skate and roll your way up to glory in Roller Champions™. Discover a free-to-play, team PvP sports game like no other!
Paragon: The Overprime
Paragon: The Overprime is a free team-based TPS Action MOBA. Choose one of the many powerful heroes with unique skills and work with your teammates to conquer the Prime battlefield. Speed across the battlefield with the heroes of Prime and feel the thrill of the action.
FreestyleFootball R
《FreestyleFootball》 is a street hip-hop animation style soccer ACG game created by JCE and published by HOGA. In the game, you will collect and play as different characters in PVP team Competition. The game mode includes 4v4 team competition and club league.
Fly Dangerous
Extremely high skill-ceiling 6dof flight racing in a variety of environments with leaderboards, multiplayer and VR support
OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Engine Evolution 2021
Engine Evolution is a multiplayer racing game that uses principles similar to those of the World of Tanks. With each PvP race against 11 other players, you gain experience and credits, which you can use to buy various upgrades or unlock the next motorbike.
Arena of Kings
ARENA OF KINGS is a fast-paced team arena brawler. Experience MMORPG-style combat without the grind. Create a hero from 10 unique classes. Level up, learn new spells, and collect epic loot. Casual, Ranked, and Tournament game modes. PLAY FOR FREE!
SMASH LEGENDS
Play Smash Legends for free! Smash Legends is an exciting PVP action brawler where fairy tale Legends engage in a lively battle. Play solo or in a 3v3 team battle with your friends! Play now with Smashers from all over the world on Steam, iOS, and Android!
Most played esports games on Steam
Take a look at the top esports games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now. Trackmania is a racing, esports and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 16,018 reviews of which 12,361 were positive and 3,657 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played esports game, thanks to its 1,617 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.6
12,361
3,657
1,617
players
2. Starward
The Steam version of 《Starward》 is an Asian server version, and the account is not compatible with other servers. Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay. Starward is a mechs, action and esports game developed by Game Blender and published by 盛天游戏. Released on April 24th 2024 has received 2,036 reviews of which 1,283 were positive and 753 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 424 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among esports games based on player count.
6.2
1,283
753
424
players
3. Slappyball
It's hands playing volleyball. Compete online and show who has the better ball handling skills. Style on your opponents through skill and a superior fashion sense. Slappyball is a sports, pvp and multiplayer game developed and published by Amelore. Released on November 07th 2024 has received 5,351 reviews of which 4,491 were positive and 860 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played esports games.
8.1
4,491
860
45
players
4. Speedway Challenge 2024
Feel speedway emotions thanks to realistic riding physics. Play online mode with friends or local in career mode, league mode, challenges, tournament and quick matches. Are you ready for the challenge? Speedway Challenge 2024 is a racing, sports and arcade game developed and published by Artur Berkowski Berobasket. Released on April 01st 2024 has received 390 reviews of which 295 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played esports games.
7.1
295
95
2
players
5. Fly Dangerous
Extremely high skill-ceiling 6dof flight racing in a variety of environments with leaderboards, multiplayer and VR support Fly Dangerous is a racing, 6dof and esports game developed and published by Stargoat Games. Released on May 24th 2022 has received 352 reviews of which 279 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played esports games.
7.4
279
73
1
players
Free esports games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play esports games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play esports games.
1. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now. Trackmania is a racing, esports and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 16,018 reviews of which 12,361 were positive and 3,657 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 1,617 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free esports games on Steam.
7.6
12,361
3,657
1,617
players
2. Starward
The Steam version of 《Starward》 is an Asian server version, and the account is not compatible with other servers. Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay. Starward is a mechs, action and esports game developed by Game Blender and published by 盛天游戏. Released on April 24th 2024 has received 2,036 reviews of which 1,283 were positive and 753 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 424, this esports game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free esports games on Steam.
6.2
1,283
753
424
players
3. Slappyball
It's hands playing volleyball. Compete online and show who has the better ball handling skills. Style on your opponents through skill and a superior fashion sense. Slappyball is a sports, pvp and multiplayer game developed and published by Amelore. Released on November 07th 2024 has received 5,351 reviews of which 4,491 were positive and 860 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free esports games on Steam.
8.1
4,491
860
45
players
4. Speedway Challenge 2024
Feel speedway emotions thanks to realistic riding physics. Play online mode with friends or local in career mode, league mode, challenges, tournament and quick matches. Are you ready for the challenge? Speedway Challenge 2024 is a racing, sports and arcade game developed and published by Artur Berkowski Berobasket. Released on April 01st 2024 has received 390 reviews of which 295 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free esports games on Steam.
7.1
295
95
2
players
5. Fly Dangerous
Extremely high skill-ceiling 6dof flight racing in a variety of environments with leaderboards, multiplayer and VR support Fly Dangerous is a racing, 6dof and esports game developed and published by Stargoat Games. Released on May 24th 2022 has received 352 reviews of which 279 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free esports games on Steam.
7.4
279
73
1
players